Celta Vigo vs Betis Prediction 27.08.2025
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Celta Vigo vs Betis Prediction
Celta Vigo vs Betis Prediction and Betting Tips for Wednesday’s La Liga clash at Balaídos. The hosts are desperate to turn their fortunes around, while Betis aim to extend their unbeaten run. For deeper insights, check out our full LaLiga Predictions at XpertStats.
- Celta Vigo search for their first win of the season after a tough start.
- Real Betis arrive unbeaten, eyeing their first away win at Balaídos since 2021.
- Key absences: Celta miss Carl Starfelt, while Betis remain without Isco.
- Head-to-head history suggests goals, with five straight meetings producing 2.5+.
Celta Vigo enter this one under pressure. Claudio Giráldez’s men fell flat in their opener against Getafe and then let a lead slip away at Mallorca on Saturday, conceding an equaliser in the 87th minute. It’s been that kind of start: frustrating, close, yet not enough. The squad is also dealing with setbacks, with defender Carl Starfelt ruled out for weeks and striker Hugo Álvarez battling illness. Giráldez may shuffle his pack, hoping that Borja Iglesias or Williot Swedberg can spark life into an attack that’s looked too tame so far.
That said, Balaídos has been a fortress against Betis in recent years. Celta have won three straight home games in this fixture, including a thrilling 3-2 comeback last February. Can history repeat itself? Or is this the moment the tide finally turns?
For Betis, the story’s more upbeat. Manuel Pellegrini’s side ground out a draw against Elche before edging Alavés 1-0 thanks to a neat Giovani Lo Celso strike. The Argentine looks central to their plans again, especially with Isco sidelined until November. They’ve also had to adapt to a temporary home, Estadio La Cartuja, while their beloved Villamarín undergoes renovation. Still, two games in, they’re unbeaten and quietly confident of pushing for another top-six finish, maybe even higher.
The big question is whether Betis can finally win at Balaídos. They haven’t managed it since 2021, and their away form has shown cracks, especially defensively, with no clean sheet on the road since January. Even so, Pellegrini’s men look sharper and more balanced than their hosts right now. A draw wouldn’t surprise, but an away point or even more feels within reach.
Form, injuries, and confidence all point to Betis holding the upper hand. While Celta fight to rediscover last season’s rhythm, Betis already look more settled. That said, this fixture rarely lacks drama, and given both clubs’ recent defensive lapses, we might be in for another fiery, goal-filled night. For more context across Spain’s top flight, you can explore the latest LaLiga Predictions and see where this clash fits into the bigger picture.
Backing Betis on the double chance market (X2) feels like the smart play here. Celta Vigo may have home advantage, but their form is shaky at best. They’ve opened the campaign with just one point from two matches, and the defensive issues are already piling up with Carl Starfelt sidelined. On top of that, they’ve shown a worrying tendency to drop points late, as seen in Mallorca. Betis, by contrast, look steadier. A draw at Elche and a win over Alavés have given Pellegrini’s men a platform, and Giovani Lo Celso is already showing signs of being a difference-maker. While Balaídos hasn’t been kind to Betis in recent years, their unbeaten start and stronger squad depth tilt things in their favor. Considering Betis haven’t lost in their last eight La Liga away games, betting on them to avoid defeat here makes sense.
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